Housing Policy in Rossendale

Rawtenstall, Lancashire (with travel across our housing portfolio)

Starting Salary: £48,000 per annum. Structured salary progression to £60,000, dependent upon qualifications, performance and experience.

Qualifications Required:

• Ideally CIH Level 5 Diploma. Applicants with substantial relevant experience who are currently completing their CIH Level 4 qualification may be considered from a starting salary of £45,000.

New Foundations is a small (120 properties) Community Benefit Society providing high-quality supported housing across England to adults with learning disabilities/autism. Founded in 2003 by professionals with extensive experience in both housing and social work, we combine excellent housing management with a deep understanding of the needs of people requiring supported housing. We are committed to providing safe, compliant and well-managed homes while continually improving the quality of our services and expanding our reach.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Housing to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced housing professional who wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a progressive and ambitious housing provider.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the CEO and Partnership Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all housing services, ensuring the highest standards of housing management, statutory compliance and organisational performance. Leading a small but growing housing team of approximately six staff, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across our housing portfolio while supporting the mobilisation and development of new supported housing services.

You will have responsibility for:

• Housing management.
• Statutory property compliance.
• Health and safety.
• Contractor performance.
• Housing quality standards.
• KPI monitoring and performance reporting.
• Governance and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous service improvement.
• Supporting organisational growth.

This is a genuine senior leadership opportunity where your experience, ideas and judgement will directly influence the future direction of the Association.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior housing management role.
• Experience within supported housing, exempt accommodation or social housing.
• A CIH Level 4 qualification in Housing, or be nearing completion of the qualification with significant relevant experience.
• A commitment to achieving the CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing, fully funded by the Association.
• Excellent knowledge of housing management, property compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading teams and delivering measurable improvements through effective performance management and KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused and commercially aware approach.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £48,000, with structured progression to £60,000.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Fully funded CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing.
• Attractive annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to work directly alongside the CEO and Partnership Manager as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• The opportunity to influence the growth, culture and future success of an ambitious housing association.

Our Values

Everything we do is underpinned by five core values:

• Integrity – We act honestly, ethically and transparently.
• Accountability – We take ownership of our decisions and responsibilities.
• Respect – We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and compassion.
• Excellence – We continually strive to improve and deliver the highest standards.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve the very best outcomes for our tenants.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Head of Housing role. It is an opportunity to become part of the leadership team of an ambitious organisation with exciting plans for growth, specialising in our innovative Family-Led Housing. We are looking for someone who shares our values and commitment to professionalism, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement, and who wants to help us deliver outstanding housing services for our tenants.

If you're an experienced housing professional who wants to help shape the future of a growing organisation while making a genuine difference to the lives of our tenants, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining why you believe you are the right person directly to our Partnership Manager - colin@newfoundations.co.uk

Employment Type

Permanent/Full-time

Screening questions

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? Ideal answer: Yes
• Do you have a valid driver's license? Ideal answer: Yes
• Have you worked/are working in the Social Housing sector? Ideal answer: Yes